Nikon D810, 1/400 sec, f/13, 65mm, ISO 400
This is the view of Alau Island Seabird Sanctuary from the very dangerous Koki Beach. I think people read the warning sign, look at the surf here, and think it can’t be that bad. And away they go, literally…
I like the repeating patterns, upon repeating patterns, upon repeating patterns in this image. There are repeating lines of rocks, repeating lines of surf, and repeating cloud lines. All of these patterns lead the eye towards that small structure at the top of the island.
Alau Island Seabird Sanctuary: 20.727758° -155.984095°
While the sandy beach at Koki Beach park looked quite idyllic, I had this sign pin the back of my head the whole time. I am not a strong swimmer, at all. After reading this sign I was afraid to set even my tripod legs into the surf!
You know what is not dangerous? The food at Huli Huli Chicken. This place is highly recommended. Be sure to check their online hours to make sure you don’t miss them!
Koki Beach Park: 20.728407° -155.985835°
Nikon D-810, 1/30 sec, f/13, 62mm, ISO 800
This is a fourth and final panorama of Waiʻānapanapa State Park. The first (click here) shows the beach itself, visible in the center that image. The second (click here) shows the sea arch and the point of land from which this image is taken. This third panorama (click here) shows the north shore of the park and the location from where the second panorama was taken. This final panorama captures the sea arch along the southern shoreline of the park.
While I was setting up for this image, a couple walked out into the arch. I waited a bit for them to clear the arch and then I captured the image. Soon after they walked up to me and asked if I had photographed them on the arch. I said no, I did not. Turns out the guy proposed to the girl while I was fiddling with my gear. Too bad, would have been an epic spur of the moment shot!
Well, that concludes my photography posts from Waiʻānapanapa State Park (for this trip!). Onwards to Koki Beach!
Waiʻānapanapa State Park Sea Arch: 20.787765° -156.001716°
